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The Dark Hour (1936)

APPROVED 64 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Drama  -   18 February 1936 (USA)
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A pair of detectives investigates the murder of an elderly millionaire who was the target of blackmail and death threats and find that there is no shortage of suspects, many of them in the victim's own family.

Director:

Charles Lamont

Writers:

Ewart Adamson (screenplay), Sinclair Gluck (novel)
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The Dark Hour -- A pair of detectives investigates the murder of an elderly millionaire who was the target of blackmail and death threats and find that there is no shortage of suspects, many of them in the victim's own family.
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Cast

Cast overview:
Ray Walker Ray Walker ...
Jim Landis
Berton Churchill Berton Churchill ...
Paul Bernard
Irene Ware Irene Ware ...
Elsa Carson
Hobart Bosworth Hobart Bosworth ...
Charles Carson
Hedda Hopper ...
Mrs. Tallman
E.E. Clive E.E. Clive ...
Foot, the Butler
Harold Goodwin Harold Goodwin ...
Peter Blake
William V. Mong William V. Mong ...
Henry Carson
Michael Mark Michael Mark ...
Arthur Bell (as Michael Marks)
John St. Polis John St. Polis ...
Dr. Munro
Miki Morita Miki Morita ...
Choong
Aggie Herring Aggie Herring ...
Mrs. Dubbin, the Cook
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Storyline

Two reclusive, rich old men, brothers and wards of their niece, Elsa Carson (Irene Ware)are very protective of their own affairs and also keep a close eye on Elsa. One of them, Henry Carson (William V. Mong), is murdered and his brother, sister, and household servants all come under suspicion. Elsa enlists the aid of a private detective, Jim Landis (Ray Walker, she has met and is falling in love with. Jim, in turn, solicits help from an older, retired detective, Paul Bernard (Berton Churchill). Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Detective | Brother | Sister | Private Detective | Servant  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Sound Mix:

Mono  | Mono (RCA Victor High Fidelity System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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